Detention Officer

A Day in the Life of a Detention Officer: Challenges and Rewards

Joining Thames Valley Police as a detention officer (DO), Salim now embraces a role filled with both challenges and rewards. In this blog, DO Salim shares insights into his daily experiences, the support he receives, and the rewarding moments that define his career. Tell us a bit about your background (e.g. studies, work experience, family): …

Community and Diversity Officer

Building Bridges and Making a Difference in the Community

Our colleague Neelam is a Community and Diversity Officer (CADO) for Milton Keynes. Her dedication to fostering strong relationships within the communities of Milton Keynes has recently been recognised with a Community Impact Award at the Thames Valley Criminal Justice Awards. But what exactly does a CADO do, and how does Neelam’s passion translate into …

police staff

Celebrating our Police Staff at Thames Valley Police

This week sees forces across England and Wales come together to honour the contribution made by police staff for the NPCC’s National Week of Recognition and Celebration of Police Staff.  Launched by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), with support from the College of Policing, the first ever Police Staff Week of Celebration and Recognition …

Meet Rachel – Service Improvement Analyst

How long have you been in your analyst role at Thames Valley Police, and can you explain what your typical day would look like? I’ve been in the analyst role for just over a year now. Every day is varied and every project I work on is different – some days working on smaller solo …

Meet Neeta – Admin Support to Project Support Officer

How long have you worked for Thames Valley Police? I’ve been here for 14 years now. Prior to TVP I’d only ever worked in the private sector. I worked in several TVP departments as a ‘temp’ before becoming a permanent member of staff.  I have really enjoyed my most recent role as Admin Support Officer …

Meet Rachel – Intelligence Analyst

How long have you been in your analyst role at Thames Valley Police, and can you explain what your typical day would look like? I’ve been in an analyst role for three years at Thames Valley and have continued learning throughout it. A typical day for us varies greatly and really depends on the cases …

Meet Andy – Management Information Technical Consultant

How long have you been in your role at Thames Valley Police, and can you explain what your typical day would look like? I’ve been with TVP since 2009 and in my current role for about 11 years. Prior to coming here I worked for Staffordshire Police and before that Devon and Cornwall. A typical …

Meet Media Officer, Lottie

How long have your worked at Thames Valley Police?  I’ve worked at TVP since June 2021. Prior to joining I worked in communications roles for around five years after completing a degree in Journalism at the University of South Wales.     What is your favourite thing about working for TVP (or your role)?  I like …

Aisha Saliki

Aisha’s Journey in Policing: Celebrating Black History Month

Every October, as part of Black History Month (BHM), we celebrate the stories and experiences of Black individuals who have made their mark on history. With this year’s BHM theme being “Celebrating our Sisters”, we recently spoke with our colleague, Aisha Saliki, about her own journey as a Black woman working in policing, and the …